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Head, Microbiology and Immunology: Internal Search
Application deadline: FEBRUARY 18, 2026
UBC Microbiology and Immunology is seeking a candidate with an excellent international profile for scholarly activities, a strong commitment to educational programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a compelling, cohesive vision for the future of the department. They must demonstrate strong leadership abilities, including management, organizational, communication, and an ability to foster a collegial and inclusive departmental culture. With support from the leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall academic and non-academic leadership of the department, promotion of research and educational faculty through the ranks, and advocacy on behalf of the department within the University and on the national and international stage. The position is for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2026.
Assistant Professor in Non-Seed Plant Diversity
Application deadline: December 19, 2025
UBC Botany seeks candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor in non-seed plant diversity with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. This is a full-time position with an expected starting salary range of $120,000 to $135,000 per annum. Applicants conducting innovative research in the area of bryophyte, fern or lycophyte diversity are encouraged to apply, including those who employ systematics, phylogenetics, evolution, paleobotany, ecology, cell biology, developmental biology, physiology, molecular biology, genomics, or related techniques. The position includes opportunities for strong interactions with UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre, Michael Smith Laboratories, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, UBC Botanical Garden, and faculties of Land and Food Systems, and Forestry.
Assistant Professors, Computer Science
Application Deadline: December 10, 2025
UBC Computer Science invites applications for up to two full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant professor in all areas of computer science. Appointment may be considered at a higher rank for a candidate with exceptional qualifications. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. Candidates must have a PhD in computer science or a related field and must demonstrate evidence of research success and a high potential to be leaders in their research field. The department is particularly interested in applicants in the following priority areas: visualization, robotics, reinforcement learning, data management, and data mining.